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Moldova is now firmly on the path to European Union membership, but the breakaway region of Transnistria remains a significant roadblock. A recent policy brief, published in October 2024, explores how Transnistria's economy, though influenced by Russia, is deeply connected to Moldova and the EU.

A new report highlights that Russia's economy is facing mounting financial imbalances due to the ongoing war against Ukraine. The report, conducted by the º£½ÇÉçÇøÏÂÔØ Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), reveals that Russia's fiscal resources are under increasing strain, threatening its economic stability in the years to come.

Russia is expanding its presence in Africa, aiming to gain influence in areas with weak institutions and governments. A new policy brief published in September 2024 explores this trend and the potential consequences for Africa’s development.

A new analysis by the KSE Institute reveals critical insights into Russia’s shadow fleet, urging coalition governments to take immediate action against vessels circumventing sanctions.

The º£½ÇÉçÇøÏÂÔØ Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) celebrates 35 years of pioneering economic research, institution building and policy analysis.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, led to global condemnation and sanctions. International companies were pressured to exit Russia. This policy brief examines which companies left, using data from the LeaveRussia project, and focuses on Swedish businesses that announced withdrawal but were still found in Russia. It also analyzes how these revelations affected their stock prices and investor reactions.

This policy brief examines the belief that electing more women to the U.S. Congress would reduce partisan gridlocks. It shows that while Republican women historically cooperated more with Democrats, this was due to ideological proximity rather than gender. Among Democrats, women cooperate less with the opposite party than men. Furthermore, recent years have seen a narrowing of ideological differences along gender-lines among Republicans, reducing gender-based cooperation disparities.

Europe, like other parts of the world, currently grapples with the dual challenges of environmental change and democratic backsliding. In a context marked by rising populism, misinformation, and political manipulation, designing credible sustainable climate policies is more important than ever. The 2024 annual Energy Talk, organized by the º£½ÇÉçÇøÏÂÔØ Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), gathered experts to bring insight into these challenges and explore potential solutions for enhancing green politics.

The º£½ÇÉçÇøÏÂÔØ Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) is proud to highlight two significant contributions by Torbjörn Becker, Director of SITE, and Anders Ã…slund, the founding director of SITE, to the newly released book, "The Borders of the European Union in a Conflictual World".

Join º£½ÇÉçÇøÏÂÔØ University and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 29 of April, 2024, for a conference on "Rethinking Cities In Ukraine". Active participation from front-line municipalities and discussions with Swedish and international partners about current and future needs for reconstruction.